When you select the defrost setting , the air conditioning compressor will kick in and out to help dehumidify the air , that's normal to hear the compressor kicking in and out
You have a vacuum leak causing your vents to switch from dash to defrost.
Check the following items......... 1. Vacuum leak/leaks. 2. Switch. 3. Controller.
Check the vacuum supply from the engine. If it is disconnected or cracked the system will default to defrost only.
Check for a vacuum leak either under hood or under dash Check the operation of the vacuum controlled motors under dash Check the operation of the selector switch Defrost is the default position for this system
does fan door motorized or on a vaccuum line when you switch from AC to defrost?
On the dash below the headlight switch
Loss of vacuum due to leak or bad vacuum caninster. Defrost is the default on this system and when vacuum drops it goes into default mode Check for leak either under hood or under dash area
Sounds like the switch broke (the one that directs the air valve) or disconnected somewhere along the shaft.
it works off of vacuum. check the lines coming from the vac pump under the hood for dry rot or cracks
behind dash is a small switch with a small hose hooked to it It may be a vacuum leak on the hose the problem can be the switch gone bad
switch, relay or blower motor problem as a guess.
The 2005 Chrysler 300 rear window defrost relay switch can be found beneath the drivers side dashboard. The rear window defrost relay switch will be near the center console.